Buddhist Ghazni: Figurine
Inv. no. TS00934
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1968
Tapa Sardar, Upper Terrace
Under the lotus base of stupa 8
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Buddha
Red clay; white paint
Relief; obtained from mould
H: 4,5; W: 3,6 cm
Late period

Buddha probably seated in padmasana on a lotus throne, with nimbus and body-halo, wrapped in overrobe. White paint on surface. Partially blackened by accidental fire.

Ghazni, MAIA storehouse
Neg. no.: 8967/ 4; 7385/ 6
Digital photos: -
Drawings: -
Gerda Henkel Stiftung | Università degli Studi di Napoli “L'Orientale”